News for 'British Royal'

When the Royals came marching in

When the Royals came marching in

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Prince William and Princess Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, collected quite a few Mumbai hearts on a hot two days in April.

British Queen on a cost cutting spree

British Queen on a cost cutting spree

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

The 82-year-old monarch has a personal fortune of 320 million pounds (475 million dollars, 355 million euros), according to The Sunday Times newspaper's 2008 Rich List, but is not a spendthrift. The sovereign has ordered a festive crackdown to acknowledge the credit crunch starting with her Christmas crackers, a media report said.

I really want to win that World Cup, not thought of retirement: Rohit

I really want to win that World Cup, not thought of retirement: Rohit

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Rohit also shared his memory of playing against the legendary Shane Warne in the IPL.

3 Indians accused of killing Nijjar appear in court

3 Indians accused of killing Nijjar appear in court

Rediff.com8 May 2024

All three agreed to have the proceedings heard in English and each of them nodded that they understood the charges of first-degree murder and conspiring to murder Nijjar, the report said.

UK, French nuke subs collide in Atlantic

UK, French nuke subs collide in Atlantic

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

In a first-ever such accident, a British and a French nuclear submarine, both carrying nuke warheads, collided in the Atlantic Ocean earlier this month, but there was no loss of life.

Ice-cool Morikawa wins blazing hot British Open

Ice-cool Morikawa wins blazing hot British Open

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Morikawa barely missed a fairway all day as he made four birdies and dropped no shots, showing incredible composure

Hamilton wins British Open

Hamilton wins British Open

Rediff.com19 Jul 2004

Britain's Prince Philip escapes unhurt in car accident

Britain's Prince Philip escapes unhurt in car accident

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

The British royal, 97, was "conscious but very shocked and shaken" but unhurt following the crash and was seen by a doctor as a precautionary measure.

Queen Elizabeth to skip Delhi Commonwealth Games

Queen Elizabeth to skip Delhi Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com30 May 2010

For the first time in 44 years, Queen Elizabeth II will miss the Commonwealth Games owing to 'heavy workload', leaving it to Prince Charles to represent the British Royal family in Delhi this October.

Restoring India's Botanic Heritage

Restoring India's Botanic Heritage

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

With over 3,000 species of plants, 26 interconnected lakes and the 250-year-old Great Banyan Tree -- the largest in the world -- the Indian Botanic Garden is a veritable treasure, discovers Payal Singh Mohanka.

First Look: Tendulkar at Wimbledon

First Look: Tendulkar at Wimbledon

Rediff.com10 Jul 2006

The master blaster looked suitably attired for the occasion too.

Pak billionaire's son didn't want to go on Titanic sub

Pak billionaire's son didn't want to go on Titanic sub

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Suleman Dawood, 19, was on board the vessel with Shahzada Dawood as a Father's Day bonding trip when their small submarine is believed to have imploded, killing all five on board, including British billionaire-explorer Hamish Hamilton.

Queen may be scrapped from British passports

Queen may be scrapped from British passports

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

In an attempt to make passports more European, United Kingdom officials are considering removing the Queen's message from their first page.

Injured Woods unsure about playing in British Open

Injured Woods unsure about playing in British Open

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Tiger Woods, who skipped this month's US Open with leg injuries, said on Tuesday he was not sure whether he would be ready to play in the British Open.

British Queen seeks a pay rise!

British Queen seeks a pay rise!

Rediff.com31 May 2010

The British Queen is seeking a multi-million-pound "pay rise" for the first time in 20 years to carry out her public role.

Coronation Fever Overtakes Britain

Coronation Fever Overtakes Britain

Rediff.com2 May 2023

The capital of world history will be London on May 6.

'The Kohinoor was not gifted to the British'

'The Kohinoor was not gifted to the British'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

'It is a diamond which has a very long competitive history.'

Battle hots up between Triumph Motorcycles and Royal Enfield

Battle hots up between Triumph Motorcycles and Royal Enfield

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

Triumph's portfolio includes high-powered bikes such as the Daytona 200, Rocket III, SuperSports Daytona 675R and Tiger 800, apart from its iconic Bonneville family.

Alice, Charlotte, Diana? Guessing game for Britain's royal baby's name

Alice, Charlotte, Diana? Guessing game for Britain's royal baby's name

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Britain's newborn princess has spent her first night at home in Kensington Palace - but the guessing game continues over what her name will be.

Lensman who took topless Kate pics to be arrested

Lensman who took topless Kate pics to be arrested

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

A paparazzi photographer who took topless pictures of British royal Kate Middleton has been identified and is set to be arrested by the French police, a media report has said.

Rishi Sunak creates history at King Charles coronation

Rishi Sunak creates history at King Charles coronation

Rediff.com6 May 2023

The 42-year-old British Hindu leader read from the Epistle to the Colossians from the New Testament reflecting the theme of service to others, in keeping with the recent tradition of UK Prime Ministers giving readings at State occasions.

'Harry's remarks about killing Taliban were a mistake'

'Harry's remarks about killing Taliban were a mistake'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

Hamid Karzai has termed Prince Harry's remarks about killing Taliban fighters and comparing war to video games as a 'mistake', for which the Afghan President said the young British Royal should be forgiven.

The burden of being a son, a father and a prince

The burden of being a son, a father and a prince

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

A look at the three generations of fathers and sons of the British royal family

Killed Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan: Prince Harry

Killed Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan: Prince Harry

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Having flown on deadly sorties during his five-month deployment, British Royal Prince Harry has confirmed that he killed Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan, taking them "out of the game", much like other soldiers fighting with him.The 28-year-old, known as Captain Wales in the Army, is returning to the United Kingdom after his second deployment to the war-torn country.

Navy begins probe into drone attack on merchant ship off Indian coast

Navy begins probe into drone attack on merchant ship off Indian coast

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

According to officials, the Indian Navy has opened an investigation into whether the drone used to attack the vessel was launched from long range or from a nearby vessel.

British Open to introduce drug tests

British Open to introduce drug tests

Rediff.com22 Apr 2009

Drug-testing will be introduced at the British Open, the oldest major championship, for the first time this year.

Princess Eugenie marries in second UK royal wedding of the year

Princess Eugenie marries in second UK royal wedding of the year

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Five months ago, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot. Now, his cousin, Princess Eugenie -- Queen Elizabeth's grand daughter -- is marrying Jack Brooksbank at St George's Chapel. Here are the highlights from the second royal wedding of the year.

Photos! What went into making the royal wedding cake

Photos! What went into making the royal wedding cake

Rediff.com21 May 2018

The baker remembers it as 'the dreamiest experience' of her life.

The World Cup That Cheers

The World Cup That Cheers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

In cricket, we have something that we can share with our families, neighbours and indeed, the whole country. It is colour-blind, language-neutral, truly secular and transcends all regions, from Kashmir to Kerala and Mizoram to Maharashtra, explains Shreekant Sambrani.

Prince Harry has a 'mental problem', says Taliban

Prince Harry has a 'mental problem', says Taliban

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

The Taliban have slammed "coward" Prince Harry for comparing the decade-long conflict in Afghanistan with computer games, saying that the British Royal "must have a mental problem".

1,100 Royal & Sun jobs for India

1,100 Royal & Sun jobs for India

Rediff.com11 Oct 2004

Randhawa in good nick for British Open

Randhawa in good nick for British Open

Rediff.com11 Jul 2003

The Indian ace is looking to break the jinx of previous Asian number ones failing to get beyond the second round since 2000.

Biggest, Smallest, Highest, Largest...

Biggest, Smallest, Highest, Largest...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

How much do you know about our country? Take this fun travel quiz.

Royal palace to Ratnagiri, a story of lost glory and exile

Royal palace to Ratnagiri, a story of lost glory and exile

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

King Thibaw, who was crowned in 1878, ruled Burma (now Myanmar) for seven years with his Queen Supayalat. It was a time when the royal family was treated like demigods; they lived richly in the Golden Palace in Mandalay.

IN PICS: Prince William turns 30!

IN PICS: Prince William turns 30!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

As the Prince brings in his milestone birthday today, we take a look at his life in pictures.

Tanvir to play for Rajasthan Royals in charity tie

Tanvir to play for Rajasthan Royals in charity tie

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

The Pakistan Cricket Board has given the green signal to all-rounder Sohail Tanvir to play for his Indian Premier League franchise, Rajasthan Royals, in a charity match against Middlesex at Lord's on July 6. The sports management company which represents Tanvir said in a statement that Tanvir would represent Rajasthan Royals in the match, being played for the British Asian Trust.

Navy secures merchant vessel hit by drone in Arabian Sea

Navy secures merchant vessel hit by drone in Arabian Sea

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

A merchant vessel, with around 20 Indian crew, was hit by a suspected drone about 217 nautical miles off the Porbandar coast in the Arabian Sea on Saturday but there was no report of any casualties in the incident, Indian military sources and a maritime security agency said.

How Robert Pattinson is related to Dracula!

How Robert Pattinson is related to Dracula!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

British era theatre re-opened in Shimla

British era theatre re-opened in Shimla

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

The British era Gaiety theatre -- the only theatre in Victorian Gothic style in Asia -- was formally dedicated to the people by Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal after its renovation in Shimla today.